Thousands taking up swimming even before they start going to school
THE MOMENT when a child ditches their armbands and learns to swim unaided is a important milestone in any youngster’s life. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16372498.preschool-children-taking-the-plunge-in-ever-greater-numbers/
Return of buoyancy seats gives Maid of the Loch a lift
LOCH Lomond’s historic paddle steamer, Maid of the Loch, has been reunited with its original buoyancy benches. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16372957.return-of-buoyancy-seats-gives-maid-of-the-loch-a-lift/
Nick Nairn calls time on Aberdeen pizza place
HE was the youngest Scottish chef to be awarded a prestigious Michelin star and went on to enjoy a high-flying career of culinary...
Thatcher cat-napped in the back of her chauffeur-driven limousine
Margaret Thatcher may have famously survived on just four hours’ sleep a night, but newly released government files suggest she may have made...
Donald Trump ‘could return to the UK next spring’
Donald Trump could return to the UK next spring for a full state visit, the American ambassador to London has predicted. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16372583.donald-trump-could-return-to-the-uk-next-spring/
‘Undermined’ head quits after school car park row with parents
THE head of a Scots primary school has revealed she has quit her job because she felt undermined by managers who snooped on...
Poll reveals growing Scots disquiet with Brexit with one in ten saying the PM is handling the process well
Theresa May’s plan to leave the European Union is overwhelmingly opposed by Scots who are revealing growing unhappiness and a lack of confidence...
Business chiefs call for urgent action to save our high streets
BUSINESS leaders have called for urgent review to save the nation’s high streets after new analysis showed Scotland had lost 16,000 retail jobs...
NHS whistleblower calls for Lord Advocate’s resignation over ’40 avoidable Scots deaths scandal’
AN NHS whistleblower has called for the resignation of the Lord Advocate after the Crown Office refused a further investigation into 40 “avoidable"...
Scotland set to enjoy new renewable energy boom
Island groups among those to benefit in scheme hailed ‘win-win’ for consumers . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16372806.scotland-set-to-enjoy-new-renewable-energy-boom/
